INSTITUTIONAL POLICY ANALYST II

INSTITUTIONAL POLICY ANALYST II

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Position Number: 02329093

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee provides an affordable, world-class education to 24,000 students from 87 countries. Its 15 schools and colleges include Wisconsin’s only schools of architecture, freshwater sciences and public health. As one of the nation’s top research universities, UWM partners with leading companies in Wisconsin and beyond to advance knowledge, bring new discoveries to market and prepare students for work in a global economy. Seventy-four percent of our 198,000 alumni live and work in Wisconsin, further contributing to the state’s health, vibrancy and economic growth.

The Office of Assessment & Institutional Research (OAIR) provides data and strategic analysis to help inform key initiatives and decision-making at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM).

Job Summary
This position contributes to UWM's student success efforts by conducting and coordinating with other campus analysts on high-level, institutional research using data from internal and external sources, student surveys, and student focus groups and vetting requests to survey UWM students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in data reporting, relational databases or quantitative research; or a combination of education and experience
• Evidence of advanced experience in creating, organizing, and managing multiple Excel spreadsheets
• Evidence of possessing basic knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics
• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with business intelligence/analytics software (e.g., Power BI, OBIEE)
• Experience organizing relevant information into interactive dashboards
• Experience working in higher education
• Experience leading collaborative projects
• Master’s degree or higher
• Experience designing and completing quantitative research projects
• Experience presenting technical concepts and data-related insights to lay audiences
• Experience organizing relevant information into accessible reports
• Experience validating the accuracy of data

Application Instructions
Completed application materials must include:

• A letter of interest addressing educational and professional level work experience and knowledge as they relate to all required and preferred qualifications as listed above
• A professional resume
• The names and contact information for three professional references

We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Title and Total Compensation Project

The University of Wisconsin System is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in 2021. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/35919




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